Radhika didn't realize that she has halted her breathing mechanism. When she couldn't hold it anymore... she let it out with much difficulty. She blinked and came to reality when Aarav extended his hand for her.

Obviously she hesitated for a while. But when Aditya touched her back gently, she raised her hand for a shake with a fake smile. Just like she thought Aarav held her hand firmly. It automatically sent chills to her spine.

"She's stunning Adi" he looked her intently and she gasped when he squeezed her hand casually. He then let her go and punched Adi in his chest playfully uttering "You're damn lucky" with a wink. Adi smiled saying "That I know" and looked at Radhika with a smile. She smiled back to him but eventually it faded when her gaze shifted to her nightmare.

"We did our higher studies together" Adi said to Radhika. She just smiled thinking when she can escape again. Though the look of Aarav didn't make her sure about her escaping...

His constant gaze made her to shiver as usually. "Are you okay" Adi asked her in concern as he sensed her shiver. She nodded. But Adi thought differently... he's her saviour....

"I think... she's pretty tired.... Dude... we will catch up later... for sure.... Since it's been years" Adi told to Aarav. "Yup... it's been years" Aarav said looking at Radhika with a meaningful look which made her shrink. Then they fist bumped like old times and Adi took her out.

She could feel something piercing her behind and she knows what it is.... Of course Aarav's furious look.

Adi started to drive as Neha will be coming with his dad. "Adi... take me to my flat" she said with pleading eyes. "Why..." he's clearly disappointed as he thought she will come to their place. "Please" she requested him as she didn't want him to catch her with her fearful gestures which he already has sensed.

"You sure" Adi asked her again. She nodded. She knew him well that he never ever will force her to tell what's bothering her... but still he tries his best to soothe her.... As always...

He has proposed her instantly when she got rescued by Jindal's family. He used to say "Love at First Sight". But he didn't have any clue of what she was.... She is still going through. Even then he waited for her patiently for all these years. Sometimes she thought that she didn't deserve him as he's so kind and caring. Because of his genuine nature.... She couldn't refuse him further so she nodded for his proposal recently... half-heartedly.... She couldn't figure it why... why her heart is longing for something which is very clearly not reachable for her.....

Adi parked his vehicle and they both got in the lift. Adi's father Manohar Jindal is a very nice and kind hearted person not only him the whole family is very sweet just like Raizadas except her nightmare.

When Radhika requested them to arrange for a flat... they accepted it considering her feelings and privacy but on one condition... that she will be staying with them till she gets to know how everything works there and even after that she can come to them whenever she likes. She even got a job from Jindal's Industries as per her stubborn request and they supported her for her studies too.

Neha is close to Radhika.... Just like Arshi Singh Raizada.... Who is Radhika's guarding angel... even now....

She unlocked the door. It's a small 2bhk flat. She loved it and had changed it into a comfy place as per her taste. Neha used to stay with her during exams and project times while Adi with them as their guard. They respected her for everything. She cooks well and keeps her place tidy. Adi just admires her for everything. His heart is damn sure that she's the perfect partner for him... that's why he didn't stop trying for her... though she has accepted him.... Still he knows very well that something is really.... seriously stopping her from opening up to him....

"Are you hungry" she asked him. He sat in the couch saying "Yeah... hectic day" with a smile. "Is Pasta okay" she looked him with a smile. "Obviously yes... whatever you cook.... But before that I want your tea" he asked with a puppy face. She chuckled and went to kitchen.

She came with two cups and they sipped it leisurely. She looked at him and didn't know why her thoughts are always going to him... Aarav.... He likes coffee. Then she prepared Pasta while Adi sat in the counter and talked with her. He loves to watch her cook. It amused him. After having that... he hugged her gently and planted a peck on her forehead.... As usual... then after confirming that she will be okay for the nth time... he bid good bye to her.

She chuckled thinking how he asked her permission for hugging her and kissing her after she accepted him. Her chuckles didn't last long as how Aarav used to handle her... kiss her.... Came to picture.... even after five years... everything seems to be so fresh for her.... What she's going to do.... With her life...

Note: Guys... hope you all like it.... luv u all....

Kalai....